SavvySource has a cool deal on the Moonjar Moneybox.  Pay only $15.00 for the Classic Moonjar Moneybox that teaches children to spend, save, and share.  It is an Award-winning, durable tin moneybox that makes a great allowance tool and includes family guide and passbook.  This is a great way to start teaching your children about smart money principles at an early age which I think is super important to their overall financial success in life!  Check it out an SavvySource!

Here is another great guest post this week about how to get the best pictured of your kids:

“Children and babies can be very unpredictable but there are a few tips and techniques to help you capture your child’s best look at the portrait studio.

1. If possible, schedule your appointment for the first one of the day. Not only will your child be his or her freshest, this will ensure that you won’t have to wait if the photographer falls behind schedule. Waiting makes kids (and parents) cranky- this does NOT make for a good picture.
2. If you can’t schedule your appointment for the first one of the day, try scheduling on a weekday when it’s not as busy or vice versa. Better yet, schedule your appointment for the first one of the day on a weekday!
3. Feed the kiddos right before leaving the house and bring a small non-messy snack in case you do have to wait. Hungry kids make cranky kids and this also does not make for a good picture!
4. Choose your child’s clothes wisely. While prints and patterns may look adorable, they distract from the focus on your child. Solids look best. As hard as it may be to believe, light colors look best on light backgrounds and dark colors look best on dark backgrounds. If you have a background preference, keep this in mind. Your photographer will suggest what will look the best based on what your child is wearing.
5. Your photographer may suggest bringing a change or two of clothing to capture different looks. Be aware that this will make it harder to choose a pose if the package you planned on buying only allows one pose. (look for a future post with my tips on how to save a bundle on portraits)
6. Be clear with your photographer on what you want or don’t want. I personally don’t care for themed backgrounds or props so I make sure to tell them that before our session begins so that no time is wasted.
7. Be prepared to encourage smiles from your children if your photographer isn’t having any luck. You know your kids best!

Our children grow up so fast and what better way to capture it than on film. I recommend having portraits taken at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months old and annually following the 12 month session.”

Thanks for the guest post from MommiesWithCents!

Head over to Barnes and Noble and check out the FREE Online illustrated read – Splish, Splash, Splat! by Rob Scotton and read aloud by Molly Ringwald.  This sounds like a really cool thing to do with the kids!

Thanks FrugalCouponLiving

Are you looking for some great ideas to keep your kids busy inside during this summer heat?  Check out these two FREE ebooks full of ideas:

• Free Summer Crafts for Kids eBook HERE
• 4th of July Crafts and Recipes eBook HERE

Here is a cool FREE activity for your kids this summer!  Get FREE Award-Winning Reading Games for Kids, with no subscription from GoGoKabongo!  It looks like a really cool site that you can trust your kids using.

Here is a cool offer I got from Disney to encourage your child in potty training!  I have to say I have failed miserably with my second, mainly because she is so laid back and doesn’t care and I have not stayed on top of it like I should.  Go HERE to get a FREE call from a Disney Princess or Cars character to encourage your child on their potty successes!

Did your little one do well in school this year?  Reward them for FREE with some of these great offers below!  Please make sure to call ahead to make sure that your locations are participating.

Baskin Robbins: Get a FREEE scoop of ice cream for a good report card.

Cheryl & Co: Get a FREE cookie for every A on report card

Chuck E. Cheese: Get FREE Game tokens when you bring in a recent report card with good grades. Note: Food purchase is required.

Chick-Fil-A: Report cards with all A’s and B’s will receive a free 8 piece chicken nugget. These likely vary by location.

Krispy Kreme: Get a FREE donut for each A on your report card. Get up to 6 FREE donuts.

Limited Too:

Take a report card in within 30 days of it being issued and receive a $5 same day

discount for good grades.

McDonalds: Get a FREE happy meal for report cards with all A’s

Noah’s Bagels: Kids in grades 1-8 will receive one FREE bagel for every A on their report cards.

Peter Piper Pizza: Get a FREE 7 inch 1 topping pizza for good grades on report card

Pizza Hut: Report cards with 3 A’s or more will receive a FREE personal pan pizza and drink. This is for dine in only.

Thanks Mama Cheaps!

Savvy Source has a great deal available to every nationwide this week.  Spend just $23.00 for a three month subscription to Little Passports.  This is perfect to cover those summer months and give them something new to do.  Follow the adventures of Sam and Sofia as they travel around the globe.  Each month children receive packages filled with letters, toys and games from a different country.  This is a great way to teach your children about different cultures and get them involved in something new.  Grab yours now HERE!